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Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

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Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

NEWS 16 December 2025

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

RENEWABLES 22 October 2025

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

NEWS 15 October 2025

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Conroy steps in as boss in Portumna

Conroy steps in as boss in Portumna

The Dealer is able to inform you that PJ Conroy is the new manager of Portumna Mart.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Farmers have just three weeks to submit ACRES NPI applications

Farmers have just three weeks to submit ACRES NPI applications

NPI applications have been submitted at a "steady rate" since the application window opened on 5 August 2025, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Key renewables talking points for this year’s Ploughing Championship

Key renewables talking points for this year’s Ploughing Championship

This has been a big year in the renewable energy sector, and the National Ploughing Championships are the ideal time to learn how to make it work for you.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Farm Tech Talk: new TB rules, managing foxes, nitrates and on-farm safety

Farm Tech Talk: new TB rules, managing foxes, nitrates and on-farm safety

Special guest on the show this week is Susan Hannon from ESB Networks, who speaks about safety culture on farm.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Sharp rise in solar planning as 1,100ac come into system

Sharp rise in solar planning as 1,100ac come into system

It’s been a busy month in the Irish planning system, with over 1,100ac worth of solar farm projects either approved or submitted across the country.

NEWS 18 June 2025

ICOS calls for pause on CBAM fertiliser tax

ICOS calls for pause on CBAM fertiliser tax

From 2026, imported fertilisers from outside the EU will be subject to CBAM certificates based on their carbon intensity.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Tractor driving test could impact labour - Minister

Tractor driving test could impact labour - Minister

Last week the Irish Farmers Journal revealed that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) was considering the introduction of a driving test for tractors as well as a mandatory lessons.

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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